# Where to start **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [May 7, 2008, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/where-to-start/5955 "2008-05-07T06:07:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![don5327](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed655f/32.png) [@don5327](https://forum.rosen.com/u/don5327)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/where-to-start/5955/1 "2008-05-07T06:07:00Z")
First off, do not move out. Sorry to say that, but if you move out things will get more complicated with the house. Talk to an attorney. If you are in danger, talk to an attorney. ---
**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/where-to-start/5955/2 "2008-05-09T20:00:37Z")
I would start by consulting with an attorney and getting some advise specific to your facts and situation. There is also some information available on our website regarding Equitable Distribution. The first step in getting a divorce is starting your separation and to do that, you actually need to live separate and apart. If he is willing to move out, that would resolve some of your issues. P.S. Please feel free to bring up this or any other topic on our live call-in show every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. EST. Visit [radio.rosen.com/live](http://radio.rosen.com/live) for details Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.787.6361 main fax Charlotte Office 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28262 Main Phone: (704)307.4600 Main Fax: (704) 9343.0044 Durham & Chapel Hill Office 1829 East Franklin Street Building 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 321.0780 > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations. ---
**Author:** ![la929](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/85e7bf/32.png) [@la929](https://forum.rosen.com/u/la929)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2008, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/where-to-start/5955/3 "2008-05-04T15:48:40Z")
my husband and I have a house and a car together. he is on drugs and i want out. how do i go about getting a divorce without losing the house to him or having to sell. we both work, i make more, the house is in both of our names, and so is the car, no children together. i just want out and to keep the house. any advice is appreciated